The GH-300: GitHub Copilot Certification Exam validates your ability to use, configure, and manage GitHub Copilot to improve developer productivity, ensure responsible AI use, and maintain security and governance standards.
This learning path guides you through the core concepts, tools, and hands-on exercises that help you confidently prepare for the exam.
Before starting, it’s recommended that you have:
- Experience with software development using GitHub and IDEs like Visual Studio Code.
- Basic knowledge of AI-assisted coding concepts.
- Familiarity with GitHub repositories, branching, and workflow management.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this learning path, you’ll be able to:
- Explain responsible AI principles and apply them in GitHub Copilot.
- Identify and configure Copilot plans, features, and licensing.
- Understand how Copilot processes and handles data.
- Apply prompt engineering techniques to generate accurate code suggestions.
- Use Copilot for developer productivity, testing, and documentation.
- Implement best practices for privacy, security, and governance.


